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Just a friendly reminder to enter this year's Build a Better Burger contest! We know you've been working hard on your entry and we wanted to wish everyone good luck! Enter now! Click for more burger fun... Burger Personality Quiz How to Handle Ground Beef 100 Days of Burgers And a special thanks to...

We've been producing mini bottles for years but somehow they never manage to fall out of style. They're perfect for so many occasions - sippin' - excuse us - sittin' by the pool, watching the game with your friends, backyard BBQs, picnics at the park...the list goes on & on! What is your...

California. Oregon. Washington. France. Italy. Virgina. Texas. Germany. Argentina. Chile. Spain. Wine is produced everywhere! It may be hard initially to get a handle on each wine region, so we just want to start scratching the surface. Let's start with parts of California. California is broken up...

Today's Wine 101 post is about how to taste wine. We've found a helpful video from Wine Spectator that we want to share with you. This video breaks wine tasting down into four S's - See, Sniff, Sip, Summarize. One tip we've found helpful is to breathe out through your nose after you swallow but...

On April 15, we could hear the grills firing up. Ok, not really, but that's when the 2011 Build a Better Burger contest opened! This is our 21st year of running this contest and we do hope this is the year you perfect that recipe and send it in to us. Burgers and wine - the perfect pairing. Wine...

Wine openers, corkscrews, wine keys, gimme-the-wine-already openers...Some are cute, some are functional, some are both. Which one is right for you? Server openers: These are probably the most common. If you want to purchase one of these, be sure to look for the double hinged type for better...

You like wine. You are of the viewpoint that wine should be enjoyed at every occasion, even if that occasion is Taco Tuesdays. Now, what to do with all those corks! We've scoured the internet to find some cool ideas on what you can do with all of those corks. We found wreaths, clocks, floors, walls...

It's spring & Napa Valley vines are coming to life! In early March, tiny shoots break through on the vines (bud break.) The bright yellow mustard plants are almost gone and the vines are finally showing their small green leaves. Vineyard managers keep a close watch on their vines at this time...

Is my white wine too cold? Is my red wine too warm? Vice versa all around? Just like everything in wine, this can turn into a huge debate or it can be kept simple. Let's keep it simple! Let's say you're hosting a dinner party tonight. You have everything ready to go and you even remembered to put...

Though it may seem like the wine industry has progressed quickly in the packaging area, there is still a fundamental debate on closures: cork or screw cap? Some may feel like they've lost some "romance" when they choose a bottle with a screw cap closure instead of a cork. Some may feel like the...

We just wanted to share with you a quick video from the Napa Valley. This was shot last week on an overcast day. Most of the vines around the valley are embraced by vibrant rows of mustard flowers, bringing the dormant vineyards to life! iTpiuRUFWCk Cheers!

Wine. We know you love it. The pop of the cork, the splash into the glass, pairing with dinner. You may be a wine liker, a wine lover, a wine geek. You may want to just enjoy it but you may want more…we’re here to bring you more. Fun facts! (Thanks to Napa Valley Vintners !) ~California vineyards...

The big game is almost here! We have some quick ideas for you to make it easy so you can watch the game too (or at least the commercials!) Spicy hot wings with Sutter Home Moscato Chili cheese nachos paired with Sutter Home Zinfandel Burger sliders with Sutter Home Cabernet Sauvignon Veggie platter...

Can you believe Valentine’s Day is right around the corner? Do you and your sweetheart have plans yet? We’ve got a couple of ideas for you… 1. Keep it mellow. You don’t have to spend hundreds of dollars to make an evening special. You, your significant other, a home cooked meal and a bottle of...

Three weeks in…where do your resolutions stand? Did you make resolutions like: work out more, eat healthier, try new wines, have a signature recipe, visit new cities…? If that looks anything like your list, we hope our recommendations below will help you stay on course and feel great about 2011...

The weather outside can be frightful so it’s time to make your home as warm and cozy as can be! If you haven’t put up holiday decorations yet, here are some quick tips to spread the holiday cheer around your home. •Hang snowflake ornaments in your windows •Decorate a small tree and show it off in a...

In honor of the fact that Thanksgiving is this week, we’ve pulled together some quick tips to make this year’s turkey day a little more fun. To the lovely hosts : First of all, you're all angels for taking on the extreme task of putting together the Thanksgiving dinner, so cheers to you! Now, to...

The Holiday season is the one time we all wish we could spend together. We want to be with our family, our friends, and all of those who are very near and dear to our hearts. Well, we know how hard it can be to make that happen sometimes. With gifts, travel, food, and more, the holiday season can...

While I know how fun potluck dinners are, it can be nice to play host sometimes. With the holidays well on their way, now’s the perfect time to give your friends a reason to dress up at your next dinner party. The best way to transform from casual to classy is by creating a few different courses,...

When the term “game night” comes to mind, you may think of football or baseball or any one of the famous sports that Americans love to play (or watch!) On the other hand, you may think card games or board games. While both are great options for get-togethers, we have a little something in mind to...